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Configuring SC for TDA and IB

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[2016-06-06 17:55:25]
Nav - Posts: 1
Hello Support,

I am a new member to SC and am trying this so if it is suitable for me, I will like to use SC going forward. But I am primarily interested in Automated Trading with TDA (specially) and IB.

I configured SC to connect to TDA and IB, but I see TDA does not support real-time quotes for futures. So I have some questions,
1. How do I configure my TDA account for trading but use data feed from IB (preferably) or other service like SC's own data feed?
2. To automate trading using TDA, is there something special I need to do, because I keep getting "Invalid quote symbol" error when I placed order for /CLN6 (Oil future)?
3. Do you have any automated trading systems I can use in SC? Can you please direct me to some good systems I can configure in SC.

Thank you.

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[2016-06-07 02:49:55]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
1. Did you want to use TD Ameritrade for trading futures? If so, that is not supported. You will need to use Interactive Brokers instead.

If you want to use the Sierra Chart Exchange Data Feed with either TD Ameritrade or Interactive Brokers, follow the instructions here:
Sierra Chart Exchange Data Feed: Setup Instructions

2. Futures trading is not supported on TD Ameritrade. You do not want to use TD Ameritrade for trading. It is not a proper quality interface. It is below the standards of like CQG, TT, Rithmic or even Interactive Brokers.

3. No. We only recommend that you create your own. Refer to:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/doc_AutoTradeManagment.php
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation

For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, *change* to the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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